Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine is the medical specialty focusing on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries related to participation in sports and/or exercise, specifically the rotation or deformation of joints or muscles caused by engaging in such physical activities.  The sports medicine “team” includes specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches, and other personnel, as well as the athlete himself/herself.  Because of the competitive nature of sports, a primary focus of sports medicine is the rapid recovery of patients, which drives many innovations in the field.